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| How do you get cerebral palsy? Go to Risk Factors How can I tell if my child has cerebral palsy? Go to Developmental Milestones How many people have cerebral palsy? Go to Prevalence Are there different types of cerebral palsy? Go to Types What other physical difficulties can be associated with cerebral palsy? Go to Effects What are some of the methods used to manage cerebral palsy? Go to Treatments How do I join the Society? Go to Membership Where do I find out about services I may be eligible for? Go to Services in NZ Do you have a brochure on cerebral palsy that I can give to my class, etc? Go to Contact What can being a member Cerebral Palsy Society offer me? We aim to improve the quality of life for all people with Cerebral Palsy and their families. Our services are unique, diverse and defined by our members. We provide:
It is a service which supports people with disabilities to live as independently as possible by assessing their needs, identifying their priorities and co-ordinating the necessary services to achieve their goals. Who is eligible for a needs assessment? Disabled people and their carers are eligible for a needs assessment should the person with the disability meet the Ministry of Health definition of disability. “A person with a disability is someone who has been assessed as having a physical, intellectual, sensory or a combination of these which is likely to continue for a minimum of six months and result in a reduction of independent function to the extent that ongoing support is required.” Who provides needs assessments? Needs Assessment Agencies throughout the country. Contact the Ministry of Health – www.moh.govt.nz Am I eligible for financial assistance? Contact WINZ to clarify your eligibility or ask your health professional. Where do I go for special equipment, housing modifications or vehicle modifications? If you live in Auckland or Northland contact AccessAble, phone 0508 001 002. If you live anywhere south of Auckland contact Enable New Zealand, phone 0800 17 1995 Where do I go for information on disabilities?
Should my child go to a special school? Contact the Special Education Information line on 0800 622 222 How easy is it to immigrate to New Zealand with a child with cerebral palsy? Find out the criteria at www.nz-immigration.co.nz What will happen to my child when I get old and can’t look after them any more? 24-hour supported living provides a residential environment for adults with a physical or intellectual disability to live in the community and become as independent as possible. The Needs Assessment Service in your area will have contact details. Go to NASC details Should you have a specific question please feel free to contact the Society by email harvey@cpsociety.org.nz or Freephone 0800 503-603 - top - |